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School of Computer Science and Mathematics

Welcome to the School of Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Central
Missouri. As you explore the information about our programs, curriculum, faculty and
student organizations, you'll discover a strong, diverse, and student-oriented academic
community. The faculty are highly qualified and dedicated. Most hold a terminal degree
in their field, and are active in their professions either through research and/or
continuing professional development.

Career-Focused Programs

UCM’s Computer Science and Mathematics programs have a balance of practice and theory
and are designed according to curricula guidelines from corresponding professional
organizations. We offer the first and only undergraduate Software Engineering program
as well as the first ABET accredited Cybersecurity program in the state of Missouri.
With the demand for qualified technical personnel far exceeding the available supply,
the opportunities awaiting our graduates are nearly limitless.

Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Mathematics Education and Statistics

Welcome to Mathematics at UCM. We have a long standing tradition of training students
and teachers for professions in Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Statistics.

Welcome to Computer Science, Bioinformatics and Software Engineering at UCM. You can
choose from a wide offering of major options in Software Development, Computer Science,
Computer Networking, Game Development, Data Science and Bioinformatics. We offer the
first and only undergraduate Software Engineering program in Missouri.

Welcome to Cybersecurity at UCM. We are the first ABET accredited Cybersecurity program
in Missouri, and one of only a handful of accredited programs in the nation. Maximize
your potential as you pursue one of our outstanding degree programs.

Departmental Scholarships

A growing number of endowed scholarships are awarded each year to the School of Computer
Science and Mathematics majors and minors. The application deadline is usually March
1 of each year. Apply online athttps://ucmo.edu/mocents.

For Entering Freshman

Scholarship Name

Minimum Criteria for Eligibility

Department Achievement Award

1. major in one of the school majors2. ACT >= 233. high school GPA 3.5 or higher

Harmon

1. major in Computer Science or Electronics (preference given to double major)2. completed 3 units of mathematics and or computer science in high school3. ACT >= 234. Missouri resident

Kennedy

1. declare a major in the department2. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM

Stumpff

1. declare a Mathematics Education major2. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM

For Current Students

Scholarship Name

Minimum Criteria for Eligibility

ACM

1. major in Computer Science2. ACM member3. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM

Atkins

1. graduate student at UCM2. preference given to Mathematics Education

Birkhead

1. pursue certificate to teach mathematics at middle school/junior high school

1. major in the department2. junior or senior class3. GPA >= 3.0 in the major4. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM

Ramey

1. major in Mathematics Education (secondary mathematics) or minor in Mathematics
Education2. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM

Redford

1. major in Computer Science or Mathematics (excluding Actuarial Science and Mathematics
Education)2. US citizen and Missouri resident3. completed at least one semester after declaring major4. at least have two semesters before graduation5. member of KME6. GPA >= 3.5 (mathematics courses), GPA >= 3.0 (all courses)

Schrag

1. major in the department2. member of KME

Student Organizations

The school sponsors several student organizations. They provide our students with
platforms of peer interaction and active participation in out-of-the-classroom experiences.

Cyber Mules, chapter of the National Cybersecurity Student Association

Mathematics

Kappa Mu Epsilon

MAA Student Chapter

Mathematics Education

Central Missouri Mathematics Educators (CMME)

Departmental Facilities

The School has state-of-the-art computing labs to support both instruction and research
needs. The main lab for computer science classes consists of 40 Dell computers running
both Linux and Microsoft windows operating systems. Six computer classrooms, with
more than 30 computers each, are ideal for upper classes and special lab sessions.
Lab computers are upgraded regularly. The School strives to provide our students with
the latest technologies. We offer both Windows and Linux platforms so that our students
are well-prepared for a career as a software professional under those two leading
industry-standard platforms. The School is a member of the Microsoft Imagine, Oracle
Academy and VMWare Academic Program.

All mathematics and statistics classrooms are multimedia classrooms, allowing instructors
to use a variety of teaching tools and techniques. Distance learning rooms, used for
graduate courses in mathematics and statistics, are outfitted with microphones and
cameras so that students can attend class virtually. Computers in a dedicated statistics
classroom run statistical software including r and SAS. Three student common areas
provide a space for students to collaborate on homework and projects, as well as relax
between classes. These rooms are conveniently located near faculty offices to help
establish a community of learners.

The undergraduate mathematics education program is accredited by the Council for the
Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

The B.S. in Actuarial Science program is recognized by the Society of Actuaries and
listed as an Undergraduate-Advanced program on the SOA website. UCM is one of approximately
60 universities in the United States to be in this top classification.